In Cantabria, a region with a strong tradition in milk production, Granja San Martín SC represents the third generation of a family dedicated to dairy farming. Dairy cow lighting plays a key role in improving animal welfare and productivity in modern dairy farms.

At the head of the farm is Rubén, who took over the family business with a clear commitment to the sector.

“I am the third generation dedicated to dairy farming. I have taken over from the previous generations. I have been fully dedicated to the farm since I was 17, and now I am in charge of the operation.”

Like many farms in the sector, the journey has not always been easy, but continuous work and a focus on improvement have helped consolidate the project.

“If we look back, we have gone through difficult times, but currently we are in a good moment.”

Innovation as a way forward

Today, Granja San Martín SC is a highly technified and fully automated dairy farm. For Rubén, innovation is not just a trend but a fundamental part of daily farm management.

“Innovation is very important to me. I have a fully robotised farm and I believe that small details are what make the difference.”

With this mindset, Rubén started to focus on improving an often underestimated aspect of dairy farm management: lighting and photoperiod control.

“I had been thinking for a long time about improving the photoperiod management for the cows.”

After researching different solutions online, he discovered the Hato RUDAX lighting system.

The importance of lighting in dairy farming

In a dairy farm, lighting does much more than simply illuminate the barn. Proper photoperiod management has a direct impact on:

• Animal behaviour and mobility
• Feed intake
• Milk production
• Fertility
• Overall animal welfare inside the barn

The Hato RUDAX system is specifically designed for demanding livestock environments. It is a robust lighting solution built to withstand humidity and dust while enabling efficient light management and photoperiod programs adapted to dairy cattle production.

After its installation at Granja San Martín SC, Rubén highlights the system’s reliability:

“It seems like a robust, high-quality system with good service.”

Trusting Aviporc

Rubén first discovered the system while researching online, but the final decision was influenced by the need for an experienced technical partner.

“I first came across the system while searching for information on the internet.”

Why choose Aviporc for the installation?

“Mainly because of their experience in other well-established livestock sectors.”

From the beginning, the project was based on technical advice and continuous support.

“The experience has been very good. From the very beginning they informed me very well and we were in permanent contact.”

At Aviporc, every project is approached individually, analysing the specific needs of each farm and providing technical solutions adapted to its daily operation and long-term goals.

First results after installation

Although production results need time to be fully evaluated, the first visible changes appeared shortly after the system was implemented.

“The first immediate effect is the mobility of the animals. They seem calmer and more confident.”

The medium-term goal is clear:

“We expect to improve feed intake and therefore production and fertility.”

Lighting management is an important element among the different factors that influence performance in a modern dairy farm.

Technology serving farm efficiency

The installation of the Hato RUDAX lighting system at Granja San Martín SC is a clear example of how well-applied innovation can become a strategic tool in modern dairy farming.

Because in today’s farms, every detail matters.
And lighting is part of that continuous improvement.